Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
For a description of the claims and investigations related to the Data Breach that we discovered in the third quarter of fiscal 2014, see Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," which description is incorporated herein by reference.
SEC regulations require us to disclose certain information about proceedings arising under federal, state or local environmental provisions if we reasonably believe that such proceedings may result in monetary sanctions of $100,000 or more.
In February 2018, we received a letter from the California South Coast Air Quality Management District ("SCAQMD") regarding allegations that we sold certain non-compliant paint thinners and solvents from 2010 to 2015 in violation of applicable rules. We are currently in discussions with SCAQMD. Although we cannot predict the outcome of this matter, we do not expect the outcome to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
As previously reported, in January 2017, we became aware of an investigation by the EPA’s criminal investigation division into our compliance with lead-safe work practices for certain jobs performed through our installation services business. We have also previously responded to civil document requests from several EPA regions. We are continuing to cooperate with the EPA.
As previously reported, in November 2013, we received subpoenas from the District Attorney of Alameda County, California, working with various District Attorneys and the California Attorney General’s office (collectively, the "District Attorneys"), seeking documents and information relating to our disposal of hazardous waste at our California facilities. The District Attorneys sought monetary penalties and certain changes to our operations with respect to the disposal of hazardous waste in California. In the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Alameda County Superior Court approved a settlement agreement among the parties to resolve this matter for an aggregate of $21 million in penalties, costs, and supplemental environmental projects; the obligation to perform other environmental compliance activities in lieu of additional penalties; and certain injunctive relief.
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